KIRKISTOWN
Gates Open: | 10:30 |
First Race: | 12:30 |
Admission Prices: | £10 |
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Track Biography:
The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie. It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.
Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.
Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.
Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.
Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races
Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1AX
Contact Details
Yvonne Pearson 00 44 7795 262781
How To Get There
From Newtownards
Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.
From Newry and south of the border
Take the A1 north to Hillsborough. Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.
From the West
Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.
Post Code
BT22 1AX
Did You Know?
“Over 1,200 races on the track in Ireland & Britain were won by horses who had started their careers in an Irish Point-to-Point”.
Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.
Our outside catering vendor offers a wide range of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
For those looking for something to keep them warm, there will tea and coffee available throughout the day.
Our on site caterer will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.
For anyone looking for a little tipple, why not try a drink from our Gin Van which offers flavoured tonics along with a range of premium gins.
Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing. Admission is £10 with all children U16 free.
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.
The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
Entries
DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | ESCORT'KHEOPS (FR) (4yo B G) MASTERSTROKE (USA) / ESCORT'WOMAN (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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2 | KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (4yo B G) ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / ANCOLIE DE COTTE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR) |
11st 6lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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3 | MACKIESHILL (IRE) (4yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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4 | BATTLE FRONT (GB) (4yo CH G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / UNWIND (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 6lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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5 | BOLD ACTION (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / LADY RUA DARGENT (IRE) / REDBACK (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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6 | CHOSEN LEADER (IRE) (4yo CH G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / LAURENS TRIX (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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7 | CLONSAST (IRE) (4yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / VICKEETO (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Peter J. Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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8 | DOLLANSTOWN (IRE) (4yo B BR G) JET AWAY (GB) / MAGGIE CONNOLLY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Peter J. Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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9 | GREY PHAROH (IRE) (4yo BRGR G) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / CHINA GREY (FR) / SLICKLY (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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10 | IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BALLYKNOCK HILL (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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11 | KHAFRE (FR) (4yo B G) CIMA DE TRIOMPHE (IRE) / BEYONCE DU LYS (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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12 | KIR DES ISSARDS (FR) (4yo GR G) RAJSAMAN (FR) / SABOUM (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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13 | MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (4yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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14 | STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G) MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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15 | DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) (4yo BR G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHANTOU SHIPPER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 11lbs | James P. Dunne | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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16 | LARGY PANIC (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / CANT WAIT (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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17 | ONLY FOR OUR MAN (IRE) (4yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / BALIYA (IRE) / ROBELLINO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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18 | CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (4yo GR G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Mervyn William Adams | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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19 | KILGAD (IRE) (4yo BR G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / LUCK OR LOGIC (IRE) / HAATEF (USA) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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20 | ASTLEY (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / ALL MY JUDGES (GB) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Karen McNeilly | East Antrim (H) Karen McNeilly |
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21 | KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) (4yo GR G) MAGNETICJIM (IRE) / TUNIQUE BLEUE (FR) / PANORAMIC (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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22 | PADDY MOANS (IRE) (4yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / DELTA FORTY (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Jenny Walsh | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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23 | SKY AND SAND (IRE) (4yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ALLISS (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
11st 6lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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24 | WATTY ROCCO (IRE) (4yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / GOLDEN POCKETS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Oran McGill | Route (H) Gary McGill |
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CAHERTY STABLES 5yo+ Mares Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | BORORA RIVER (IRE) (5yo B M) GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / BALLYALEA QUEEN (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Newcastle Corner Syndicate | Meath (F) Noel Meade |
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2 | CURRISH LANE (IRE) (6yo B M) OCOVANGO (GB) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Anthony McAleese & Noel Henry | Route (H) Paul McAleese |
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3 | KATIE DANIELS (IRE) (5yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ALLEYGROVE LASS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Barry Logan | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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4 | PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (7yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Kerri McBratney | Co.Down (S) C.A. McBratney |
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DENNISON JCB 5yo Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | JUMP STYLE (FR) (5yo CH G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / DONA PRIA (FR) / PRIOLO (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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2 | RECOMMENDED (IRE) (5yo B G) PILLAR CORAL (GB) / KYGO (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas Peter English | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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3 | FRANKIE FITZ (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / CLASSIC MATERIAL (GB) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs C.M Magill | East Down (F) Brian A. Hamilton |
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4 | JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (5yo CH G) KAMSIN (GER) / SENANQUE (IRE) / PIVOTAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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5 | JIMBO SPORT (FR) (5yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / BAHIA DE CERISY (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Mary Turley | East Down (F) Patrick Eugene Turley |
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6 | SPARK OF LIGHT (IRE) (5yo B G) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLI GLI (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John G. McDowell | Tara (H) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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7 | VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (5yo GR G) BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Co.Down (S) Caroline McCaldin |
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8 | WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | D.M. Christie | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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CATHEDRAL EYE CLINIC Winner Of One
Winners Of One
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | CADOUDAL SAINT (FR) (6yo GR G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SHANON DU BERLAIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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2 | HORNET NOLIMIT (FR) (7yo GR G) KITKOU (FR) / VIGIE DU MAQUIS (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alan McCaldin | Co.Down (S) Caroline McCaldin |
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3 | LOOK DONT TOUCH (IRE) (9yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / KILLEEN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Kieran Ryan | Ward Union (S) Conor Maxwell |
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4 | MILAN FORTH (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick J. Whyte | Westmeath (F) Simon Cavanagh |
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5 | PALLAS ATHENE (IRE) (6yo B M) MILAN (GB) / RATHVAWN BELLE (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Emmet Mullins | Carlow Farmers (F) Emmet Mullins |
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JAMES MURDOCH CONTRACTS Open
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | AU FLEURON (FR) (7yo B G) CRILLON (FR) / LA PELODETTE (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas & Dr. Sam Campbell | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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2 | HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (6yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Ray Nicholas | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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3 | CADOUDAL SAINT (FR) (6yo GR G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SHANON DU BERLAIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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4 | GORTHILL (FR) (8yo B G) RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alan McCaldin | Co.Down (S) Caroline McCaldin |
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5 | LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (7yo B G) HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John Duggan | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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6 | VINA ARDANZA (IRE) (7yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / GO NOBLE (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | The Rioja Syndicate | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
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JAMES ARMSTRONG AUCTIONS 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | RELAX TO THE MAX (IRE) (7yo B G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / GLENARM (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | James Murdoch | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
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2 | SUPERDERMO (IRE) (6yo B G) ALKAADHEM (GB) / LUCYS MATE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Cathal McGovern | Co.Down (S) C.A. McBratney |
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3 | INSTINCT D'AINAY (FR) (6yo B G) AUTHORIZED (IRE) / ETOILE D'AINAY (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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4 | SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (6yo B G) MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Emmet Mullins | Carlow Farmers (F) Emmet Mullins |
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5 | SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA) |
12st 2lbs | John Mooney | Route (H) Paul McAleese |
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6 | WESTERN WISHES (IRE) (6yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / KILLOGAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick Ward | North Down (F) Patrick Ward |
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7 | YEWTREE HILL (IRE) (7yo BR G) KALANISI (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Brian A. Hamilton | East Down (F) Brian A. Hamilton |
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